RVV

Raivavae Airport

Raivavae · French PolynesiaICAO NTAV

Raivavae Airport (RVV) is an airport serving Raivavae, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 23° 53' 6.7" S, 147° 39' 43.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

7/ 2m

Pacific/Tahiti

GMT-10

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Airport Details

IATA Code

RVV

ICAO Code

NTAV

City

Raivavae

Country

French Polynesia

Elevation

7 ft

Local Time

07:55 AM (GMT-10)

Coordinates

Latitude:-23.8852°

Longitude:-147.6620°

Popular Routes from RVV

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
PPT	Papeete, French Polynesia	453 mi	1h 22m	short-haul	186 kg	View
TUB	Tubuai, French Polynesia	123 mi	0h 44m	short-haul	51 kg	View

Airlines Operating at RVV

1 active airline serving Raivavae Airport.

Air Tahiti

VTFrench Polynesia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Raivavae Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Tubuai Airport	TUB	Tubuai	French Polynesia	199 km
Rurutu Airport	RUR	Rurutu	French Polynesia	411 km

Other Airports in French Polynesia

Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 23° 53' 6.7" S
Longitude (DMS): 147° 39' 43.2" W
Latitude (Decimal): -23.885201
Longitude (Decimal): -147.662003
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
UTC Offset: GMT-10
Current Local Time: 07:55 AM
Elevation (ft): 7 ft
Elevation (m): 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Raivavae Airport?

The IATA code for Raivavae Airport is RVV, and its ICAO code is NTAV. The airport is located in Raivavae, French Polynesia.

How many destinations can you fly to from RVV?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae, French Polynesia.

What airlines fly from RVV?

There are 1 airlines operating from RVV, including Air Tahiti.

What timezone is Raivavae Airport in?

Raivavae Airport is in the Pacific/Tahiti timezone (GMT-10). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Raivavae Airport?

Raivavae Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level.

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